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  • Article | Regulation
  • September 28th, 2011

The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program: What Publicly-Traded Banks Should Know

Dodd-Frank gives whistleblowers a new financial incentive to report wrongdoing. This article describes what banks and thrifts need to know about the new whistleblower rule and how to prevent getting caught in its crosshairs.

  • Article | Regulation
  • September 23rd, 2011

New regulation puts additional burdens on compliance staff

An synopsis of some concerns outlined by the banking regulators and examples of how banks can mitigate their consumer compliance risks.

  • Article | Regulation
  • August 30th, 2011

Living Wills for Large Banks and Systemically Important Institutions: a Blueprint

With a likely deadline of July 21, 2012 approaching, this checklist will assist U.S. bank holding companies with more than $50 billion in assets in submitting a living will.

  • DirectorCorps
  • Interview | Regulation
  • August 19th, 2011

A Conversation with a Regulator: What Bank Directors Need to Know

Bert Otto of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency talks about the exam process, mistakes bank directors make and how to disagree with your regulator

  • Article | Regulation
  • August 5th, 2011

So, you thought you were done with TARP? Post-repayment compensation surprises.

An overview of the legacy issues from the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) compensation limits that may remain after repayment of funds.

  • DirectorCorps
  • Training | Regulation
  • August 5th, 2011

CRA Comes to Life

This white paper explains the purpose and requirements of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how board members can provide oversight regarding their institution’s CRA obligation.

  • Research | Regulation
  • July 24th, 2011

Compliance Burden Grows Heavier

Nichole Jordan, Grant Thornton’s national banking and securities industry leader, offers some insights on the new compliance burden.

  • Article | Regulation
  • June 10th, 2011

It’s time for Plan B for the banking industry, following failure of Durbin delay

With Congress voting down a delay in implementation of the Durbin amendment to Dodd-Frank, the banking community looks to re-evaluate their business models.

  • Article | Regulation
  • June 1st, 2011

What will become of thrifts?

With the Office of Thrift Supervision seeing its last days on earth, what will become of the thrifts themselves?

  • Article | Regulation
  • April 20th, 2011

Regulators to bankers: Just talk to us

A panel of regulators from our annual Bank Chairman/CEO Peer Exchange in Chicago provide useful tips for fostering effective relationships with the examiners.